What color is DMC 943?

DMC 943 is Medium Aquamarine, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #3D9384 (RGB 61, 147, 132), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 943?

Anchor 188 is the closest published match for DMC 943, and some conversion charts list Anchor 189 instead. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.

What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 943?

Among DMC's 5 Aquamarine shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3814 Aquamarine and the next darker one is DMC 991 Dark Aquamarine.

Can I get DMC 943 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 943 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

943

DMC 943 Medium Aquamarine

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 943.

Code943

NameMedium Aquamarine

Hex#3D9384

RGB61, 147, 132

HSL170°, 41%, 41%

CIELAB55.6, -29.6, 0.2

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 943 is Anchor 188 (some charts list 189). See the full DMC to Anchor conversion chart.

On-screen values are digital approximations of the physical thread. Dye lots and lighting shift how floss reads in real life, so for color-critical work, confirm against a physical DMC shade card.

DMC Aquamarine shades

All 5 DMC Aquamarine shades, from lightest to darkest. Neighboring shades in a run like this work well together for shading.

Similar DMC shades

The closest solid colors to 943 in the DMC line, ranked by how different they look (ΔE, lower is closer). Useful when a color is out of stock or you're blending a gradient.

Color harmonies with DMC 943

Color-wheel combinations that start from 943, with each color matched to the nearest DMC floss. A starting point for a palette, not a rule.

Complementary

Opposite on the color wheel, for strong contrast.

943Medium AquamarineThis color
777Very Dark Raspberry

Analogous

Neighbors on the wheel, for a calm, blended look.

912Light Emerald Green
943Medium AquamarineThis color
517Dark Wedgewood

Triadic

Evenly spaced around the wheel, for a bright, balanced mix.

943Medium AquamarineThis color
552Medium Violet
730Very Dark Olive Green

Split complementary

The two colors either side of the opposite, softer than a straight complement.

943Medium AquamarineThis color
34Dark Fuschia
632Ultra Very Dark Desert Sand

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 943?: DMC 943 is Medium Aquamarine, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #3D9384 (RGB 61, 147, 132), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 943?: Anchor 188 is the closest published match for DMC 943, and some conversion charts list Anchor 189 instead. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.
What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 943?: Among DMC's 5 Aquamarine shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3814 Aquamarine and the next darker one is DMC 991 Dark Aquamarine.
Can I get DMC 943 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 943 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 943

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